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Old 22 January 2023, 10:14 PM   #151
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Love both my BLRO and BLNR, each on jubilee bracelets. The Rolex GMT is the quintessential watch for pilots and I rotate mine out between commercial airline trips. But the military and space history easily makes my BLRO my grail watch and could be my one and done.
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Old 26 January 2023, 07:03 AM   #152
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Batman forever!

BLRO all the way. Could easily do as my one and only. My other ones are staying in the safe since I got the Pepsi.

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Old 26 January 2023, 07:32 AM   #153
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Can’t imagine any other GMT on my wrist, at least for now unless they come out with something cool I haven’t thought of!
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Old 26 January 2023, 11:05 AM   #154
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I really enjoy my BLNR, which I’ve had for ~7 yrs now. It’s traveled the world with me, so lots of great memories. It was my second Rolex.

The one thing I don’t like is the symmetry of wider lugs to a narrow bracelet.

I love the symmetry of my 11600 SD, the DD40 and Daytona. The DD and Daytona get the most wrist time.

But BLNR is still a GREAT watch!




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Old 26 January 2023, 11:28 AM   #155
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I had the choice between the blro and blnr and chose the blnr, couldn't be happier! Wears perfectly in every situation
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Old 27 January 2023, 10:49 PM   #156
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Old 28 January 2023, 12:02 AM   #157
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Pepsi is supposed to be the best, apparently crushes other GMTs visually in every way, and I like my Batman the most.
I’m not a GMT fan, but Batman is definitely the best looking version, by far!
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Old 28 January 2023, 12:06 AM   #158
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Yes, I have Pepsi too, but it doesn't evoke the same emotions as Batman. :)
Czesc!

What bothers me about Pepsi, is that the blue is not really blue. The purple hue kind of ruins the look for me, looks off… Bats all day, any day.
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Old 28 January 2023, 11:19 AM   #159
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Compare these lifeless, expressionless colors from Omega with those from Rolex. The difference is all too visible.
The shirts are hideous.
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Old 28 January 2023, 01:32 PM   #160
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I was a huge batman fan until I got the Pepsi.




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Old 28 January 2023, 02:02 PM   #161
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Love how the Pepsi crew is invading the Batman tread. Let’s go the the Pepsi thread! Batman forever!!!!
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Old 28 January 2023, 02:33 PM   #162
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Can’t imagine any other GMT on my wrist, at least for now unless they come out with something cool I haven’t thought of!
Great shot Jrell! Wish I would get my damn call already! Lol just glad I can live vicariously through all of you for the time being
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Old 28 January 2023, 03:00 PM   #163
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Great shot Jrell! Wish I would get my damn call already! Lol just glad I can live vicariously through all of you for the time being
Thanks man - really is a special watch. It is so comfortable, you get used to it like it is not even there, but when I put it on after awhile off the wrist, I forget how amazing it looks. You will get yours soon!
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Old 28 January 2023, 03:55 PM   #164
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Not everyone has class or even understands it. The BLNR is for those who do.
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Old 28 January 2023, 07:36 PM   #165
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The shirts are hideous.
Tell us how you really feel!
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Old 5 February 2023, 04:28 AM   #166
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Artistically.
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Old 5 February 2023, 05:51 AM   #167
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I've wanted a Pepsi for 15 years. I got offered a Batman last year and, don't get me wrong, I really liked it, but i settled for what was available.

I could've traded this one plus $1200 for a full kit Pepsi. When push came to shove, I realized that I liked the Batman better. Haven't looked back.

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Old 5 February 2023, 05:59 AM   #168
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Old 14 April 2023, 02:12 AM   #169
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Batman's return to the wrist.
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Old 14 April 2023, 05:20 AM   #170
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Pepsi is a top model.
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Old 14 April 2023, 12:15 PM   #171
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I purchased a Tudor BB GMT while waiting for a BLRO. Purchased a BLNR while waiting for the BLRO. Finally was able to add a BLRO to my collection. Sold the Tudor after the dreaded date issue. Now that I have 4 GMTs (BLRO, BLNR, Sky-Dweller and Polar Explorer II) am considering selling the BLNR. The BLRO is my GMT of choice when I fly commercially. It has a military heritage and overall history the BLNR will never eclipse. So selling the BLNR soon. Great watch but don't want the redundancy. When I wear the BLNR on commercial airline trips always miss my BLRO--my GMT of choice.
Again, really like the BLNR but the BLRO is THE watch for pilots!
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Old 14 April 2023, 03:20 PM   #172
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I’m not a GMT fan, but Batman is definitely the best looking version, by far!
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One of my favorite GMTs, it wears so perfect and I love it on Jubilee
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Old 14 April 2023, 10:22 PM   #173
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I was a huge batman fan until I got the Pepsi.




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I was the opposite. I had a BLRO. Got the batman, and now the BLRO is gone.

When you put a BLNR next to a BLRO, you realize how off Rolex was on execution of the colors. Until then, I enjoyed mine.
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Old 14 April 2023, 11:14 PM   #174
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No surprises since I own a BLNR (and turned down a BLRO from my AD) that the BLNR is my pick by a mile and then some. Yes the BLRO has all the history - and I REALLY wanted one until I "got the call" and tried it on - but that bezel is just not as well executed IMHO.

For me, the 5 digit is the way to go for the BLRO, while the BLNR is the only way in the 6 digit.

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Old 14 April 2023, 11:42 PM   #175
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My Batman GMT! The only real Rolex watch for pilots!
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Old 15 April 2023, 04:16 AM   #176
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I never owned a Pepsi, and I won't, my love for my Batman stuck perfectly.
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Old 15 April 2023, 09:32 PM   #177
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For 4.5 years of use, it looks pretty good in my opinion.
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Old 15 April 2023, 09:51 PM   #178
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Must say, I’m partial to the BLNR

The black and blue bezel is really versatile and goes well with most situations.

I have a friend who has both - the Pepsi as well as the Batman and the blue on the Pepsi bezel is certainly purplish. Doesn’t bother him but I much prefer the blue of the Batman’s bezel.


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Old 17 May 2023, 12:22 PM   #179
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VTNR - 1st, simply because I love the green/black combination & the real quirkiness of the watch
2nd, BLNR, really do love the blue/black it is a great colour combo.
3rd, BLRO, only because I don't feel they've mastered the blue/red combo like they did with the earlier models ..
All I'd love one day, on Jubilee ...
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Old 17 May 2023, 12:36 PM   #180
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Sold BLNR today. Sold CHNR last year. Only one true Rolex GMT for me--BLRO! Love them all but BLRO with the military and aviation history is the can't beat GMT for aviators.
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